Virginia Sweetspire
What are you letting go of or finishing up? Are you clearing space for new beginnings? Are you seeing signs of new growth? What might be especially nice to start at this particular moment?
Entries by Gika Rector
There’s Still Room to Reach Out
Reaching out for a hug, reaching down to pick up a bag. These all seem like simple, everyday movements—until they’re not. Explore ways to make reaching out easier and more graceful.
Strawberry Season
What I’ve learned from coaching, Feldenkrais, and even from felt-making, is that we can make choices about how we respond.
A Pocketful of Joy
Because of the pace of the day, and the pleasurable intensity of most of the interactions, I couldn’t dwell on the not so good news. I stayed engaged and interested in the conversations.
What the Heck Is Coaching?
Picture driving along the interstate in west Texas. It’s a clear, sunny day ,and you can see for miles. It’s clear sailing, and you can go as fast as you like—or as fast as your vehicle, driving skills, and conscience allow.
Possibilities and Choices
Sometimes, with new clarity and insight, the next steps become clear—perhaps even unexpectedly obvious.
Found Moments
It can be jarring when your schedule shifts and leaves a gap. Depending on what disappeared, it could be disappointing or annoying or perhaps even a relief.
Stress Less
How are you handling stress? Listen in on my conversation with Samantha Elizabeth for some fresh ideas for managing stress more easily.
Tangled Webs
Did I waste some time? Absolutely. Was it worth it? Yes, I think so. The tangled mess reminded me of life and Shakespeare. “Oh what a tangled web we weave…”
Learning without Striving
It was also lovely to appreciate that I could learn and improve, without striving for perfection. That’s something I’ve been considering a lot lately.
